Signature highlights
Seven-deck small ship with 65 outside cabins, a swimming pool, fitness center, wellness facilities, lounges, and panoramic public spaces.
MV La Belle des Océans
MV La Belle des Océans is a 130-guest CroisiEurope expedition ship. This page lists 62 upcoming departures across 6 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Travelers preferring small ships
✓ Guests wanting all cabins to have exterior views
✓ Suite-focused couples
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MV La Belle des Océans at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 39%
A small expedition-size ship at 5,218 gross tons — #344 of 566 ships we track. 40 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Travelers preferring small ships
- Guests wanting all cabins to have exterior views
- Suite-focused couples
- Passengers who enjoy pool, fitness and wellness facilities
- Travelers seeking a relaxed dining-led shipboard experience
Think twice if you want
- Travelers wanting inside cabins
- Guests seeking many restaurants and nightlife venues
- Families looking for a dedicated kids club
- Passengers wanting large production theatres
- Travelers who prefer extensive balcony-cabin choice
Live Position ● 1 hour ago
Heading to: Palma de MallorcaCurrently on: Mediterranean Arts & Splendours: Corsica, Sardinia and the scents of Italy - Exceptional stopovers from Napoleon to the Medici: Rome, Pisa, Naples, Castelsardo and Ajaccio (port-to-port package) (11 nights) — En route to Ajaccio — last stop Port-Vendres
Port-Vendres
→ Ajaccio
→ Porto Torres
→ Cagliari
→ Naples
→ Civitavecchia
→ Portoferraio
→ Livorno
→ Livorno
→ Nice
Coming up
12.5 knots
Under Way Using Engine
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About MV La Belle des Océans
La Belle des Océans is a compact, premium ocean-going ship designed for destination-focused cruising rather than resort-style sailing. The seven-deck vessel carries up to 130 guests in 65 all-outside cabins and suites, creating a more intimate atmosphere than a large contemporary cruise ship. Its passenger spaces include lounges, a pool area, fitness and wellness facilities, and panoramic dining venues. The ship is well suited to travelers who value smaller ports, scenic coastal itineraries, and a relaxed expedition-style experience.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- CroisiEurope
- Builder / shipyard
- NKK Tsu Works (Nippon Kokan K.K.), Tsu, Japan
- Registry / flag
- Belgium (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- ONKI
- IMO number
- 8800195
- MMSI
- 205788000
- Previous names
- Oceanic Grace; Oceanic Odyssey; Clipper Odyssey; Silver Discoverer
Onboard Experience
For families
Some suites can accommodate a third person, including one child under 10; otherwise, dedicated family facilities are not prominently advertised.
Pools, spa & wellness
Fitness center, swimming pool, spa and wellness lounge, and beauty or personal-care services.
Accessibility
The operator's fleet information identifies one PRM-accessible cabin.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 7
Fitness Centre Wellness Lounge Bar Fitness Center Wellness Area Sun Loungers Sun deckDeck 6
Panorama Riviera OceanDeck 5
Swimming Pool Grill Restaurant Discoverer Lounge Boardwalk Pool HorizonDeck 4
Explorer Lounge Reception HorizonDeck 3
Restaurant Horizon PMR cabinView the official MV La Belle des Océans deck plans from CroisiEurope →
Cabins & suites
Oceanview 85%
Other 2%
Suite 14%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HorizonExterior-view cabins with either two portholes or a panoramic window; operator location bands are A, B and C. | Oceanview | 50 | 183 sq ft | 2 | 3, 4, 5 |
| PMR cabinAccessible cabin with two portholes. | Other | 1 | 226 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
| PanoramaWindowed suites; the third occupant is limited to one child under 10. | Oceanview | 5 | 205–269 sq ft | 3 | 6 |
| RivieraSuites with private balconies. | Suite | 8 | 280 sq ft | 2 | 6 |
Dining, bars & venues
3 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Restaurant
Included
The main dining room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Grill Restaurant
An informal grill restaurant located beside the swimming pool.
Bars & lounges
Explorer Lounge
Varies
A lounge and bar located beside the reception area.
Discoverer Lounge
Varies
A lounge and bar located beside the swimming pool.
Bar
Varies
An upper-deck bar serving the sun-deck area.
History & sister ships
- 2014CroisiEurope lists the ship as renovated in 2014, without publishing a detailed scope of work.
- 2019CroisiEurope acquired the former Silver Discoverer and renamed it La Belle des Océans.
Where MV La Belle des Océans sails, month by month
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| Mediterranean | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| From / night | 0 | €374 | €260 | €260 | €260 | €260 | €228 | €400 | €417 | €400 | €400 | €400 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From €2,799 · €400/night
Ports of CallNext: Oct 23, 2026
23 upcoming departures
From €1,819 · €260/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 14, 2026
27 upcoming departures
7 Nights
La Dolce Vita along the Italian coastline - Tuscany, Sardinia, Elba, and the Cinque Terre (port-to-port package)
From €2,920 · €417/night
Ports of CallNext: Apr 30, 2027
6 upcoming departures
From €1,369 · €228/night
Ports of CallNext: Apr 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Mediterranean Legacies: From Andalusia to the Balearic Islands - Between Moorish Treasures and Enchanting Islands (port-to-port package)
From €2,359 · €337/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 1, 2026
3 upcoming departures
6 Nights
Splendors of Moorish Art - The Imperial Cities of Morocco (port-to-port package)
From €1,719 · €287/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 8, 2026
2 upcoming departures
All 6 itineraries and their departure dates
- Corsica reveals its hidden treasures (port-to-port package) 23 Oct 2026, 16 Apr 2027, 23 Apr 2027, 7 May 2027, 14 May 2027, 21 May 2027, 4 Jun 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 18 Jun 2027, 2 Jul 2027, 9 Jul 2027, 16 Jul 2027, 23 Jul 2027, 6 Aug 2027, 13 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 10 Sep 2027, 17 Sep 2027, 1 Oct 2027, 8 Oct 2027, 15 Oct 2027, 22 Oct 2027
- Cruise through the Canary Island Archipelago, eternal Springtime 14 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 28 Nov 2026, 5 Dec 2026, 12 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026, 2 Jan 2027, 9 Jan 2027, 16 Jan 2027, 23 Jan 2027, 30 Jan 2027, 6 Feb 2027, 13 Feb 2027, 20 Feb 2027, 27 Feb 2027, 6 Mar 2027, 13 Mar 2027, 20 Mar 2027, 27 Mar 2027, 13 Nov 2027, 20 Nov 2027, 27 Nov 2027, 4 Dec 2027, 11 Dec 2027, 21 Dec 2027, 28 Dec 2027
- La Dolce Vita along the Italian coastline - Tuscany, Sardinia, Elba, and the Cinque Terre (port-to-port package) 30 Apr 2027, 28 May 2027, 25 Jun 2027, 30 Jul 2027, 27 Aug 2027, 24 Sep 2027
- Magnificent Mudéjar Art - Morocco's Imperial Cities (port-to-port package) 3 Apr 2027
- Mediterranean Legacies: From Andalusia to the Balearic Islands - Between Moorish Treasures and Enchanting Islands (port-to-port package) 1 Nov 2026, 9 Apr 2027, 31 Oct 2027
- Splendors of Moorish Art - The Imperial Cities of Morocco (port-to-port package) 8 Nov 2026, 7 Nov 2027
All Upcoming Departures
MV La Belle des Océans FAQ
What flag does MV La Belle des Océans sail under?
MV La Belle des Océans is registered in Belgium.
How many passengers does MV La Belle des Océans hold?
MV La Belle des Océans carries about 130 guests with roughly 73 crew.
How big is MV La Belle des Océans?
At 5,218 gross tons and 103 m long, MV La Belle des Océans is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 39% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on MV La Belle des Océans?
Daytime dress is casual. Slightly smarter clothing is recommended for dinner, cocktails and gala events, but a jacket and tie are not required.
Is dining included on MV La Belle des Océans?
CroisiEurope includes full board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the main restaurant. Drinks served with meals and standard drinks at the bar are included, while special wine-list and premium-bar selections cost extra.
Are gratuities included?
Gratuities are discretionary and are not included in the cruise fare. CroisiEurope collects optional tips at the end of the cruise for equal distribution among the crew.
Is Wi-Fi available on the ship?
Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship, and CroisiEurope describes onboard Wi-Fi as free for passengers.
Is MV La Belle des Océans accessible for passengers with reduced mobility?
The ship has one PMR-accessible cabin listed on deck 3 and an elevator serving the passenger decks shown in the operator’s ship information. Passengers should disclose accessibility requirements before booking.
Are children accommodated on MV La Belle des Océans?
Children may travel with an accompanying adult. The Panorama suites can take a third occupant, limited to one child under 10; the ship does not list a dedicated kids facility.